Michael Stechschulte

3 weeks ago | detroitcatholic.com | Michael Stechschulte |Daniel P. Meloy |Charles Fox |Greg Erlandson

St. Clare of Montefalco parishioners say it's a point of holy pride that Chicago-born pope visited, was ordained at their parishGROSSE POINTE PARK — On a late summer day in 1981, the future pope of the Catholic Church was on his way to Detroit, deep in prayer. Then, he was known only as Robert Prevost, OSA, a newly professed friar with the Order of St. Augustine's Chicago-based Province of Our Lady of Good Counsel.

Mar 9, 2025 | detroitcatholic.com | Michael Stechschulte |Charles Fox |Greg Erlandson

Those who know him best say Archbishop Vigneron's prayerful humility, authentic faith are gifts to the Archdiocese of DetroitDETROIT — A good listener. A thoughtful teacher. A humble mentor. A prayerful man of God. Those who have worked and served with Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron describe Detroit’s chief shepherd with a multitude of grateful adjectives, but perhaps Bishop Robert J. McClory sums it up best.

Mar 6, 2025 | detroitcatholic.com | Michael Stechschulte |Greg Erlandson

Over 16 years as archbishop of Detroit, Archbishop Vigneron has left a significant impact on the Church in southeast MichiganDETROIT — A son of the Archdiocese of Detroit, Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron’s story in the Motor City didn’t begin with his elevation to be Detroit’s chief shepherd in 2009. Born in Mount Clemens, the future archbishop grew up attending Immaculate Conception Parish in Anchorville and spent his boyhood days on the family farm in Michigan’s Blue Water area.

Mar 6, 2025 | detroitcatholic.com | Michael Stechschulte |Greg Erlandson

Detroit's retiring chief shepherd reflects on blessings, says archdiocese has made 'an irrevocable commitment' to be on missionDETROIT — When history books are written about the Archdiocese of Detroit, it’s safe to say the chapter covering Archbishop Allen H.

Mar 3, 2025 | detroitcatholic.com | Michael Stechschulte |Charles Fox |Greg Erlandson

'I've always wanted to be a priest,' retiring shepherd tells presbyterate, 'and you've helped me to be the priest I wanted to be'DETROIT — In one of his final addresses as chief shepherd of the Archdiocese of Detroit, Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron thanked the priests of southeast Michigan for their friendship, brotherhood and encouragement over his 16 years as archbishop.